Findings, March 2010

Columns, March 2010, pages 22-23.

MRSA Digging in at Beaches
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are gaining foothold in the natural environment.

Micro Microscope
The world's smallest microscope helps diagnose cancer.

Breast Cancer Detection Test
Ultrasound may enable some women to avoid unnecessary biopsies.

Locating Lightning
Creating a real-time map of lightning around the globe.

Getting the Dirt on Climate Change
And helping a forest grow on Vashon Island.

Findings, September 2009

Columns, September 2009, pages 22-23.

The Genes That Cause Autism
UW scientists contributed to two recent studies that are beginning to unlock the genetic underpinnings of autism and related disorders.

Leading the Response Against H1N1
UW researchers are working to stop the new "swine flu" virus.

Tablets of Mystery
Using computers to help decode an ancient Indus Valley script.

Findings, March 2009

Columns, the University of Washington alumni magazine, has a four-page section called "Findings" that reports on the diversity of scientific research going on at UW. Since the March 2009 issue I have been writing this section. It consists of a short profile of a UW researcher (for March, that's the article on Richard Ladner linked in the post below), and a roundup of four or so short news articles on various recent research results. Here are the news articles from March:

Too Many Missed Shots
Getting a handle on childhood immunization rates

Knowing the Enemy
Towards better, more individualized therapy for brain tumors

The Healing Arts
An unexpected new approach to improving medical students' diagnostic skills

Warblers Do It, Sparrows Do It...
How birds learn to sing